In the second eliminator at the National Stadium, Karachi, Peshawar Zalmi squares off against Islamabad United on March 16th at 9:30 pm local time. Islamabad United boasts a perfect record at this venue, winning both matches, while Peshawar Zalmi has won one and lost one.
In their five matches here, Islamabad United holds a slight edge with three wins to Peshawar Zalmi’s two. Last season, Islamabad United secured a convincing victory, chasing down 159 runs with 31 balls to spare.
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PZ vs IU Prediction Today Match
In their last match, Multan Sultans convincingly defeated Peshawar Zalmi, highlighting weaknesses in their batting and bowling. Peshawar Zalmi, getting a second chance at the final, needs a team effort to succeed. Depending less on Captain Babar and having all players contribute is crucial. Facing Islamabad United, who defeated Quetta Gladiators but showed vulnerabilities, won’t be easy.
Islamabad United needs to turn good starts into big scores, form solid partnerships, and bowl tightly to beat Peshawar Zalmi. Both teams must focus on teamwork and consistency to advance to the final.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Betting Tips – Analysis
PZ vs IU Prediction – Coin Toss
Out of the 9 matches played at this venue, teams batting second have won 5 times, while teams batting first have defended their scores in 4 matches. There isn’t a clear advantage to either batting first or second.
Therefore, we predict that the team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first, aiming to set a big target for their opponents to chase.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United – Who Will Win?
With Islamabad United’s batters in top form and a balanced bowling attack, they pose a strong threat. Winning the toss and batting first could give them an edge, aiming to set a challenging total and then put pressure on Peshawar Zalmi’s top order early, as they did in their previous match.
Islamabad United is likely to secure a win in this contest, backed by their recent performances and strategic approach.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United – Top Batter
Our picks for Islamabad United’s batting include Martin Guptill, Alex Hales, and Agha Salman. Salman, in particular, has been impressive lately, showcasing his power-hitting with two crucial sixes in the tournament. With an average of 62.66 and two unbeaten innings under his belt, he’s certainly one to watch out for.
On the other hand, for Peshawar Zalmi, our focus lies on Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Rovman Powell. Powell’s ability to accelerate the innings at any stage is noteworthy, given his impressive strike rate of 139.95 and a tally of 3691 runs in this format. Azam, leading the tournament’s run charts, continues to be in good touch with the bat.
PS vs IU Top Bowler
In the bowling department, Islamabad United relies on the trio of Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, and Hunain Shah. Despite an expensive spell in the last match, Hunain Shah showcased his potential by dismissing the opposing skipper, Shan Masood, with a well-executed yorker. Naseem Shah remains a consistent threat with his bowling, having secured a wicket in nine of his last T20 outings.
For Peshawar Zalmi, Salman Irshad, Luke Wood, and Naveen ul Haq are the key figures. Wood’s knack for taking wickets consistently makes him a strong option, especially in the opening overs.
PZ vs IU – Batting First Team Scores
Our PZ vs IU Prediction projects a score of at least 190 by the team batting first.
PZ vs IU Prediction – Playing XI
Peshawar Zalmi
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam (c)
- Mohammad Haris (wk)
- Haseebullah Khan
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Rovman Powell
- Paul Walter
- Aamer Jamal
- Luke Wood
- Mehran Mumtaz
- Salman Irshad.
Islamabad United
- Alex Hales
- Martin Guptill
- Agha Salman
- Shadab Khan (c)
- Azam Khan (wk)
- Haider Ali
- Imad Wasim
- Faheem Ashraf
- Naseem Shah
- Hunain Shah
- Obed McCoy.
PZ vs IU – Head to Head
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi (iu vs pz) Head to Head
| Matches Played | IU Won | PZ Won | Tie | No Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 24 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
PZ vs IU Betting Tips
- Alex Hales, with his vast T20 experience and a tally of 12,277 runs, is likely to be Islamabad United’s top scorer against Peshawar Zalmi.
- Naseem Shah’s impressive seven-wicket haul in the tournament makes him a promising choice for Islamabad United’s highest wicket-taker.
- Babar Azam’s exceptional form makes him a strong contender for Peshawar Zalmi’s highest run-scorer in this match.
- Despite tough competition, Salman Irshad is favored to be the top wicket-taker for Peshawar Zalmi in this game.
- Given Babar Azam’s consistency, betting on him to score over 31.5 runs seems like a solid option for this match.
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Last Updated on March 16, 2024
